Editor's Letter: Props for Pickleball

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I can’t stop thinking about pickleball and the tremendous growth the sport has experienced in recent years. In fact, pickleballers are now officially part of my personal life. I suddenly have groups of friends who are taking up paddles and blowing up my phone with text threads about pick-up games (I have yet to purchase a paddle). I’m also regularly seeing weekend coverage of national tournaments on ESPN. It’s no wonder parks departments across the country are looking to add courts as fast as they can.

Yes, I realize the meteoric rise of pickleball has been a topic of conversation for some time (USA Pickleball has had a demonstration court at the past three AB Shows, and this publication’s extensive coverage of the sport dates back nearly 10 years, to September 2013), and many early adopters are likely scoffing at how horribly late to the party I am. Recently, however, it just feels like this sport, perfect for all ages, is finally having its breakout moment.

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